Get Police Stories: The Academy for PC

Police Stories: The Academy is a top-down tactical shooter with a new story, missions and locations. In this free version of Police Stories, inexperienced trainees Rick and John are learning to be cops when unrest breaks out in the city and a police-station employee is revealed to be a “rat” working with the local mafia. The two student cops face the trouble together.

Missions and tactics

Play through three new missions and locations, as well as the police academy training ground. Rescue hostages, neutralize criminals and defuse bombs, making split-second decisions as you try to avoid being spotted, conserve ammunition and take criminals down quietly. The game is inspired by SWAT 4 and cop TV shows.

Criminals, hostages and evidence are placed randomly, so restarting a level creates new situations and opportunities. You have access to police equipment including under-the-door cameras and door blast charges. The lawbreakers range from petty criminals to organized gangs and terrorists; each type has its own weapons, behavior and shooting skill.

Arrests and scoring

The Surrender System lets you apprehend suspects without resorting to violence. You can make them submit in several ways, including firing a warning shot nearby or engaging them in melee combat. Your actions are scored in real time, and aggressive play will not earn a high enough result to start the next mission.

Single-player and co-op

Play alone or in co-op. You can issue commands to your fellow cop, Rick Jones, and use him strategically. Completing missions together can lead to better scores.